Petition · Department for Transport
Change law so that bus drivers' hours align with other drivers
Open for signatures
47 signatures
What the petition asks
Change the law for bus drivers' hours so the maximum driving hours are 4.5 not 5.5 before needing a break of 45 mins rather than just 30, as bus driving involves stop-start driving & keeping up with high pressure timetables just like other delivery drivers, but with an arguably more valuable cargo.
We believe more and more bus drivers are suffering the effects of fatigue and mental exhaustion as bus companies push the drivers hours to the limit: it's not safe anymore and something needs to be done.
Timeline
| 28 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
47
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
28 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.